Historic Preservation Advisory Commission restructured

MURRIETA  Citing a number of factors including reduced development activity, budget cuts and the elimination of state redevelopment funds, the Murrieta City Council on Tuesday approved restructuring the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission as an ad-hoc committee.

Two members, John Hunneman and Joan Padberg, remain from the commission. The council will appoint other members to the ad-hoc committee as needed.

Interested residents with backgrounds in architecture and site planning, including architects, landscape architects, urban planners, engineers and licensed general contractors who are interested in serving can contact the city.

The measure passed 4-0. Councilwoman Kelly Bennett did not attend the meeting. No reason was given for Bennett's absence.